used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
next to; at the side of
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
a youthful male person
From this reading "I'll shine 'em for nothin'," said the boy.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "I'll shine 'em for nothin'," said the boy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
HoffmannounUS /ˈhɔːfmən/
United States sculptor (1887-1966)
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll shine 'em for nothin'," said the boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
nothin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll shine 'em for nothin'," said the boy.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
on one occasion
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A GOOD ACTION MEETS ITS REWARD.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
ShineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
having a supporting base
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Such a novel proposition induced Paul to notice more particularly the boy who made it.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
at the time that
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
which person or people
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Hoffman was standing beside his stock in trade, when all at once he heard the question, so common in that neighborhood, "Shine yer boots?"
but in spite of that
From this reading "I guess not," said Paul, who felt that his income did not yet warrant a daily outlay of ten cents for what he could easily do himself.
